Panama City Beach-Laguna Beach Christian Retreat

Yeah baby...got the back seat!

Courtney, Allie, Mollie, and Hannah

Courtney is ready to get the show on the road!

Allie Rose stopping for a pose!

Ashleigh giving the girls last minute info :)

Clowning around before leaving!

fRiEnDs

Allie, Anna, Courtney, Hannah and Lizzy!

Ready, Set, GO!!!

Finally Food!

Allie & Courtney

Lizzy

Allie

Hannah

Anna

Visit to Greenwood

Dylan Reece Upchurch was born on October 1, 2008 at 24 weeks, 16 weeks premature. Dylan weighed 1 pound 5 ounces and was 11 inches long. He has finally made it to thirteen pounds and 24 1/2 inches long.

Courtney and I went to Greenwood today. We were excited to visit with Les, Paige, Beth and Dylan. Courtney couldn’t wait to give them their “happies”. It always takes Beth a little while to warm-up! After opening their gifts, Beth was ready to play! The first game to play is Beth’s favorite - Candy land. Beth won 3 games and Courtney won only two. Now, Beth was in charge!! Beth made a snack all by herself. Beth and Courtney had homemade snow cones - bubble gum flavor. Yummy! Next, it was time to play with the Groovy Girls. Beth instructed Courtney how to dress each doll. It is so much fun watching her boss Courtney! Then the girls played games on the Iphone!

Little Dylan has to be the sweetest baby I have ever been around! He is the happiest little baby. He enjoyed his lunch, nap and playtime. He played with his keys almost the entire time. Paige thinks he has a tooth trying to come in. He would gum the keys and talk to himself. He will wear his glasses for short periods of time. When he wants them off he will snatch them off before you know it.

Paige explained Dylan’s doctor visits. They go to Jackson ever week in July. Paige and Les have been through so much and have witnessed numerous new friends that lost their preemies. Paige has met some truly amazing new lifetime friends. We all pray Dylan will continue to improve!

Chillaxin in the pool

AHHHH this is the life!

Courtney is working on that tan!

"FuNkY"

Well, it is that time of year again - annual eye exam. Courtney has outgrown her glasses; therefore, we must order some new ones along with new boxes of contacts. She already has something in mind for glasses. She only wears the glasses at night when she removes the contacts. We drive to Olive Branch Eye Care. This is the place to go for the “Best “eye exam. After maybe a 5 minute wait Courtney is called back. Dr. Parker exams her eyes and explains he needs to tweak the left eye just a little. Of course you got to get those eyes dilated! While the dilated drops are taking effect, Dr. Parker instructs the ladies up front to help Courtney pick out some “funky” glasses. Now that is one hip Doc. Immediately she spots the stand with the “funky” glasses. She tries on four pair and picks out “The One”! Dr Parker is in agreement with her choice….pastel green Juicy Couture! Gotta love a girl with great taste!

2009 VBS

June 14 - June 18
Getwell Road United Methodist Church
Vacation Bible School
Crew Leader for 7 & 8 Year Olds

"Busy-As-A-Bee"

Courtney has been extremely busy this summer. The summer starts off with a “Bang” with cheer practice EVERY week. Courtney made varsity cheer for DCHS. She is thrilled to be one of the only two freshmen that are on the squad. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday we have tumbling, Tues-Thursday practice. The back handspring did not come easy but she has accomplished! She is still perfecting the landing.

VBS started Sunday night. Courtney is Crew Leader for 7 & 8 yr. olds. As soon as she gets in the car, she describes every detail! She explains it is so "neat" for the little ones to look up to her.

In two weeks the GRUMC youth group will be leaving for church camp. Look out Panama City!